A lot of people are displacing their anxiety about the war by projecting it onto refugees. But the refugees have already reached a place of safety if they are now in Poland, Hungary, Germany or Franc… (View Post)

The 1812 Overture isn't my cup of tea, but it does celebrate the success of a plucky nation defending itself against invasion by a powerful aggressor. (View Post)

We had a good thing going with the oligarchs and Putin was their leader. They sent us oil, gas and raw materials and we sent them cash. Except the cash never actually left our shores. It was just a b… (View Post)

Being married to an International Woman I made her breakfast this morning. It was the least I could do. (View Post)

Why would Lebedev be a security risk? Are peers granted automatic access to state secrets? The House of Lords is just an impotent talking shop for has-been and never-were flatterees. It wouldn't… (View Post)